We create well-crafted, beautiful architecture using natural materials and traditional building crafts. Intrinsic to each project is a narrative driven by a need to create a seamless relationship between our buildings and their setting
Our philosophy
A commitment to craft and traditional materials
We are passionate about the careful use of materials, traditional building methods and collaboration with skilled craftspeople.
Our work combines contemporary needs with enduring construction, ensuring buildings remain meaningful and valuable over time. In particular, we welcome the opportunity to express our architectural ideas in sensitive, rural and historic landscapes.
Our approach
Forest Architecture – buildings and spaces that are timeless, understated and with great quality natural light
We aspire to achieve simple, effortlessly designed architecture that is well connected to its landscape. We enhance this ambition by intentionally keeping each project's material palette to a minimum and analyse how our proposals affect their immediate surroundings.
We enjoy introducing an element of surprise or a special 'moment' in each and every project. We put a lot of emphasis on each project's ‘green agenda’ which drives the project from inception to completion and beyond. It is therefore important for us to consider not only how our buildings and spaces appear but also ensure they provide comfort and wellbeing to their users.
Our methodology
We enjoy collaborating with our Clients during the design process to ensure we deliver their project ambitions
Our design approach is linear. This allows us to navigate the planning process by forming strong relationships with planning departments, consultants and contractors alike. We enjoy setting up mood boards using Pinterest and invite our Clients to contribute to their own project boards as a way of collaborating on design ideas. This enables us to work together to form a concept for the project and eventually, a visual specification.
We encourage Clients to engage in an initial cost review early on but critically before the project is submitted for planning approval. This provides some cost certainty and ensures as we have confidence the project will remain close to the budget.
We love the creative side of the design process and rural architecture in general, utilising sketching, imagery and modelling as tools to translate our ideas into considered design solutions.
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